Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 43227
Helene Muhirwa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43227
We provide medical professionals to prescribe medications for ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Psychosis, Substance use, and more.
Immediate openings both virtual and in person with over 8 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. We provide medication management for Mental Health and Substance Use. We can help you or your loved one achieve full potential of mental Illness or become free of addiction. Please feel free to share what you are going through. In certain situations, you may think of an Urgent Care location for physical ailments such as a severe asthma or allergies. However, this clinic is specifically designed for behavioral issues such as panic attacks, severe depressions or substance use crisis.
We provide medical professionals to prescribe medications for ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Psychosis, Substance use, and more.
Immediate openings both virtual and in person with over 8 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. We provide medication management for Mental Health and Substance Use. We can help you or your loved one achieve full potential of mental Illness or become free of addiction. Please feel free to share what you are going through. In certain situations, you may think of an Urgent Care location for physical ailments such as a severe asthma or allergies. However, this clinic is specifically designed for behavioral issues such as panic attacks, severe depressions or substance use crisis.
Kelly LaPointe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, PMHNP-
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43227
Kelly's focus is the care of patients with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, personality disorders and substance abuse, and chronic mental illness through assessment, medication management, interprofessional collaboration, and brief psychotherapeutic intervention.
Kelly LaPointe is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master's of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from The Ohio State University, a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Ohio University. Kelly has more than 2 decades of nursing experience in the psychiatric field, ranging from child to adult inpatient care to community mental health crisis stabilization as well as many years in medical critical care settings.
Kelly's focus is the care of patients with mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, personality disorders and substance abuse, and chronic mental illness through assessment, medication management, interprofessional collaboration, and brief psychotherapeutic intervention.
Kelly LaPointe is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Master's of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from The Ohio State University, a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, and an Associate of Science in Nursing from Ohio University. Kelly has more than 2 decades of nursing experience in the psychiatric field, ranging from child to adult inpatient care to community mental health crisis stabilization as well as many years in medical critical care settings.
Richelle Sheets
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43227
Richelle Sheets, Certified Nurse Practitioner, has worked in the field of psychiatry for over 8 years, with previous experience as a charge nurse at Harding Hospital. She has experience in inpatient and acute crisis psychiatry. Richelle graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing. Richelle has received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing from Harding Hospital and is an active member of the Ohio Nursing Association (ONA). She is ANCC board-certified and currently treats adults, 18 and older, in general psychiatry.
Richelle Sheets, Certified Nurse Practitioner, has worked in the field of psychiatry for over 8 years, with previous experience as a charge nurse at Harding Hospital. She has experience in inpatient and acute crisis psychiatry. Richelle graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing. Richelle has received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing from Harding Hospital and is an active member of the Ohio Nursing Association (ONA). She is ANCC board-certified and currently treats adults, 18 and older, in general psychiatry.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.